Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #278

Question 1

India and New Zealand are set to sign a Free Trade Agreement on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

27 April 2026 — The landmark FTA is scheduled to be signed on 27 April 2026 in New Delhi.‌​‍

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18 April 2026

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22 April 2026

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1 May 2026

Question 2

Which district of Kerala has the highest population density?

Accepted Answer

Alappuzha — Alappuzha has the highest population density in Kerala at about 1,501 per sq km.

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Ernakulam

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Thiruvananthapuram

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Thrissur

Question 3

The state animal of Kerala is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Indian Elephant — Indian Elephant is Kerala's state animal.‌​‍

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Tiger

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Nilgiri Tahr

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Lion-tailed Macaque

Question 4

Sabarimala deity:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Ayyappa — Lord Ayyappa.‌​‍

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Vishnu

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Shiva

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Krishna

Question 5

Which of the following Kerala health schemes primarily focuses on transforming public health centers (PHCs) into 'Family Health Centers' (FHCs) to enhance the quality and accessibility of primary healthcare services, aiming to reduce the burden on tertiary care facilities?

Accepted Answer

B. Aardram Mission — Aardram Mission is a key initiative of the Kerala government aimed at revamping the public health sector, with its core objective being the transformation of PHCs into FHCs to provide comprehensive primary healthcare. KASP is a health insurance scheme, Arogya Kiranam provides financial aid for children's treatment, and Vayomithram focuses on elderly care.

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A. Karunya Arogya Suraksha Paddathi (KASP)

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C. Arogya Kiranam

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D. Vayomithram

Question 6

Which is the first Eco-Tourism Centre in India?‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Thenmala — Thenmala in Kollam — India's first planned ecotourism destination.

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Thattekkad

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Pampadumpara

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Odakkali

Question 7

Deepika (oldest running Malayalam):

Accepted Answer

1887 — Nasrani Deepika 1887 — oldest Malayalam paper still running.

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1900

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1920

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1947

Question 8

First women in combat roles:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Navy, Army, AF expanding — Combat roles expanding.‌​‍

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Only pilot

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None

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Only desk

Question 9

The Temple Entry Proclamation of 1936 by Maharaja Chithira Thirunal Balarama Varma in Travancore was a pivotal moment in Kerala's social reform history. Beyond being a humanitarian act, what underlying factors and strategic considerations most significantly influenced its timing and implementation by the princely state?

Accepted Answer

C. The cumulative impact of prolonged agitations like the Vaikom and Guruvayoor Satyagrahas, Mahatma Gandhi's advocacy, and the broader nationalist movement's emphasis on social justice created immense pressure, prompting the state to act to preserve its legitimacy and project a progressive image. — The Temple Entry Proclamation was the culmination of decades of sustained social reform movements, most notably the Vaikom (1924-25) and Guruvayoor (1931-32) Satyagrahas. Mahatma Gandhi's active support and the growing influence of the Indian nationalist movement, which increasingly championed social justice, exerted immense pressure on the Travancore state. The Dewan, Sir C.P. Ramaswami Iyer, and the Maharaja recognized the need to address these deeply entrenched social inequalities to maintain the legitimacy of the princely rule and project a progressive image in the face of rising public di

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A. It was a direct response to the Quit India Movement's demands for social equality, which had gained significant traction within Travancore by the mid-1930s.

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B. The Travancore government, under the guidance of Sir C.P. Ramaswami Iyer, sought to preempt widespread communist uprisings by addressing social grievances before they escalated into political unrest.

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D. The proclamation was a result of direct intervention by the British Viceroy, who saw it as an opportunity to weaken the influence of conservative Hindu organizations in South India.

Question 10

Kerala's Human Development Index:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Highest in India — HDI leader India.‌​‍

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Middle

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5th

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10th

Junior Clerk Mixed Practice Test #278